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Heating/Furnace repair...help! We were told that we have 2 things wrong with our furnace.?

1 that the unit control board was bad. 2 that there are 2 rivets popped on the heat exchange. The prices quoted for those were

Unit control board- 433

Heat exchange- 700. Is this the normal price range or do we need a 2nd opinion. I am in N Illinois if that helps

Update:

no... estimates arent always free.. at least here

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  • Boe
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    The rivets popped humm Id call some mega BS on that one. The control board price does not surprise me one bit. Understand that the parts get marked up 300%. So that board probably cost or wholesale is around 125-140.

    I would call someone else, sounds like someone is trying to scam you. Also, I dont know how mechanical you are. But if you call the second company and they confirm the board is bad. Have them give you a price. Then send them on there way. You could order the board on line and install it yourself and save 200 bucks or more.

    Source(s): former hvac tech
  • 1 decade ago

    SCAM, rip off,

    first of all the heat exchanger is welded not riveted,

    if the furnace is working then why is the board bad ?

    get a second opinion,

    Make shure the heating company is lic and bonded, ,

    Source(s): building maint man
  • 1 decade ago

    The rivets thing is a scam. I'll be willing to bet the control board costs under $100. Instead of a big plumbing or heating place try calling Sears.

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    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    you would probably be better off to buy a new furnace.but get a second opinion,estimates are free

  • John M
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    I would venture to say GET A SECOND OPINION!!!

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